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So, on Thursday 9th, I had an early arrival of my first, new 2020 model.
We weren't expecting her arrival for another 5 weeks so it's been a bit of a scramble to make sure we got the 'shop fully stocked with the correct parts and accessories. Not going for any thing to trick. I didn't realize there was such a lack of aftermarket support for such a tiny new model! These after market companies need to step up there game!
She's an absolute beauty, and I could not be happier!
As she's my first "new" model, I'm looking for a 'shop manual? Or any pointers to help keep everything running smoothly? 😂
Just wanted to share my happiness with you all in these difficult times.
Stevie
We weren't expecting her arrival for another 5 weeks so it's been a bit of a scramble to make sure we got the 'shop fully stocked with the correct parts and accessories. Not going for any thing to trick. I didn't realize there was such a lack of aftermarket support for such a tiny new model! These after market companies need to step up there game!
She's an absolute beauty, and I could not be happier!
As she's my first "new" model, I'm looking for a 'shop manual? Or any pointers to help keep everything running smoothly? 😂
Just wanted to share my happiness with you all in these difficult times.
Stevie
Congrats man, being a parent is the best thing in the world.
Welcome to the most fun, joyous, silly, sleepless, worrisome and stressful part of your life! She’s going to do a lot of eating, sleeping and pooping. Nothing worse than those first few hospital poops that are like black tar.
Best advice from a dad with a 7 year old daughter and a son that just turned 4 yesterday... enjoy every single second because it flies by faster than you could ever imagine. Don’t take any of it for granted, not even the dirty diapers, being spit up on, being pooped and peed on. Some of the best times were just holding them as babies and watching them look at you and your spouse like nothing else in the world mattered to them. Cherish those moments.
And advice as a husband, don’t forget about your wife and don’t let her forget about it. It’s so easy to get caught up with the baby and forget about each other. Make time for each other no matter how tired you might be. She’s going to be going through a lot of stuff the next few weeks and she’s going to feel disgusting, tired and much more. do what you can to show her even the slightest bit of appreciation. As the little one grows up, don’t let any of that change. It’s super easy to put the child before each other and your marriage, but always remember that your marriage comes first and you two are her rock and her example of marriage growing up.
Congrats again you guys!
Here's your owners manual:
The Shop
Congrats... before you know it they are seven year old little monsters that won’t stop talking to you about Whatever is going on in their little heads when all you want to do is watch tv. Nothing beats that instabond created when they grab your finger like that with their little hand and look you in the eye for the first time! Hang on you’re in for a steep learning curve but it’s not bad and all worth it! don’t worry when all you hear is your parents words coming out of your mouth it happens to all of us... “OH MY GOD I SOUND JUST LIKE MY DAD!” 🤦♂️😂
Congratulations!
Best words of advice I can give you at this point is to not break your leg at a motocross race this time next month. That shit doesn't go over too well. Ask me how I know...
"I didn't realize there was such a lack of aftermarket support for such a tiny new model! These after market companies need to step up there game! "
However, you don't even know how wrong you are about this one!
Unless you are just filthy rich, How ever much money you had before will likely just be a memory.
But, kids are absolutely worth it!
All the other stuff... Oh yes! The aftermarket is very well supported! Never new we needed so much "stuff"! 😂
Pit Row
As for the clothing issue, have you found much for premies? BuyBuyBaby would be a good one if you haven't looked there already. Maybe Carter's as well.
Congrats to you and your wife! Not much i can add that the others haven't said, other than i couldn't agree with them more. One of the scariest, yet most amazing things you will ever do or be a part of! My only regret is that we only had one. My daughter is getting ready to turn 14, so i know what's coming (hormones, boys, dating) - but she has and hopefully always will be a "daddy's girl".
Congratulations fantastic addition !!
... don't forget the sprocket bolts either 👍😉
What power band did she come with?
Advice? I have a son now 17 and daughter 21 (at USC with a weighted 4.35 GPA from HS). When they get old enough to want stuff or to do things. Every once in a while tell them you really don't want them to do it, but let them anyway . . . save these up until they want to do something you seriously don't want them to do so when you say no you have some safe ammo to use - if they start to challenge your answer, remind them of all the times you gave in
Tell them you love them everyday and always respect their dignity. Treat them like God loaned them to you and not like you own them and they will love you forever
Good Luck
This is the best thing in the world - enjoy it.
For the best person to get advice from - go look in a mirror. She is your daughter, you will know what to do!!
Some wisdom I have gained through the years.
Your life is now about her, not you.
In punishment or reward, do what you said you were going to do.
Don’t hold your girl to a different standard than your boy.
Read to her every day. You own her education, not the school system.
Remember that she will mimic what she sees in her parents. It sucks when your kid draws a dick pick in kindergarten!
Take an interest in whatever they choose to do.
Tell her you love her every day, even when you aren’t too happy with her. I still tell my kids that after almost every conversation.
Good luck. It’s the toughest but most rewarding job you’ll ever have.
Oh yeah, start putting a small amount of money in a 403b as soon and often as possible to pay for college.
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